Fault code help please

[t-tony]

O/S/R is that the one where you damaged the cable Sean?
Nice to pin it down to one all the same mate.

Tony.

 

[Sean d]

O/S/R is that the one where you damaged the cable Sean?
Nice to pin it down to one all the same mate.

Tony.

No mate, it was the N/S front, seems strange that all 3 codes have gone but a new one sprang up, suppose it could have something to do with the drive that I had

 

[t-tony]

Possible mate. Hope it's that simple.

Tony.

 

[Brian4]

Thats a very imformative and much appreciated post, thank you,
However things have changed somewhat,
When the original codes where read I had had tge car out for a short run and never read the codes again once cleared, today I put the Snap on scanner on and read the codes, ABS is now only showing one code which is
88 right side rear wheel speed sensor open circuit,
So whats happened, these cars have some character to say the least

I guess you may have turned the ignition on with the sensors disconnected at some time and perhaps when the brake fluid was drained. Now you have driven it the units have rest themselves except the one sensor. Try @t-tony tip re plugging sensors back in.

 

[Sean d]

I guess you may have turned the ignition on with the sensors disconnected at some time and perhaps when the brake fluid was drained. Now you have driven it the units have rest themselves except the one sensor. Try @t-tony tip re plugging sensors back in.

I did turn thr ignition on a number of times when the sensors where disconnected Brian, hopefully I'll get lucky on the rear one as well

 

[Sean d]

@Brian4 do you know what the resistance of the rear sensor should be, I understand that if they have gone the resistance just keeps going up,

 

[Brian4]

@Brian4 do you know what the resistance of the rear sensor should be, I understand that if they have gone the resistance just keeps going up,

Sean sorry can't remember what mine were . You can measure the at the plug on the side of the ABS pump the pins can be identified in the drawing from @Clockwatcher in post 19. They should all be about the same.

 

[t-tony]

Reverse option is put a volt meter across the two pins then spin the wheel and you should see a deflection on the meter.

Tony.

 

[Pingu]

Reverse option is put a volt meter across the two pins then spin the wheel and you should see a deflection on the meter.

Tony.

Use an analog voltmeter if you have one. The needle should bounce.

Alternatively, set a digital one to AC.

 

[Sean d]

Put the meter on it today and no reading at all, I have removed it ready for a new one on Monday

 

[the Nefyn cat]

Got the feeling there's a need for a "hope you get it sorted" emoji on here.

 

[Chasen]

i find two blog in google,it give instruction on BMW and other diy guide
http://blog.uobdii.com
http://www.car-auto-repair.com

 

[Sean d]

New sensor sorted the problem and dash lights have gone, thanks for the help guys

 

[t-tony]

New sensor sorted the problem and dash lights have gone, thanks for the help guys

Good news Sean, glad it's fixed mate

Tony.

 

[Sean d]

Good news Sean, glad it's fixed mate

Tony.

Cheers pal, going to take it for a test drive tomorrow weather permitting

 

[Mint]

...going to take it for a test drive tomorrow...

Take it gently then Sean, go easy on the go pedal, especially in 1st and 2nd

 

[t-tony]

....... at least till you know the ASC is working. I left the lights at Drinsey Nook in a hurry last night and this weird orange came on and wouldn't go off till I lifted my right foot. Is this a symptom of something

Tony.

 

[the Nefyn cat]

....... at least till you know the ASC is working. I left the lights at Drinsey Nook in a hurry last night and this weird orange came on and wouldn't go off till I lifted my right foot. Is this a symptom of something

Tony.

Yep. Lunacy.

 

[t-tony]

I thought it was using steel shoes instead of rubber ones mate

Tony.